Educational Needs Assessment for Homeless Service Providers on Preventing Suicide

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This study assessed the educational needs, experience, and exposure of homeless service providers regarding suicide. Data were collected from clinical providers and paraprofessionals employed by homeless organizations. Using questionnaires, 51 participants were surveyed before and immediately after attending a brief standardized gatekeeper suicide prevention training program. Results indicate that 90% had past contact with suicidal individuals, and 95% of the providers are willing to participate in continuing education on suicide prevention. Given the high levels of exposure, suicide prevention training is essential to support the capacity of homeless service providers to address suicidal behaviors in the lives of their clients.View full textDownload full textKeywordssuicide, inservice training, needs assessment, homeless personsRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2010.522920